Little A's First Time on the Jolly Jumper

 
 
 

Spring IS here!!

 
 
Spring is finally here! While Daddy and D left to watch "Meet the Robinsons" Little A and I went for a walk around the block (or two). It felt... wonderful. The sounds of a Leaf Blower are so much better than the snow blower, lol. At least for now. We met other moms and their baby strollers (and ther babies of course), douzens of kids on etheir bikes (come to think of it, mostly girls...) Daddy took D for a bike ride this morning, so he did not miss out on that. A lot of people working outside! Even a couple cleaning up their canoes :-) Barbecues being cleaned, Patio sets being cleaned, a lot of Basket Ball stands outside, and children playing,,, even one lady was sun-tanning :-)

Beautiful! Little A thinks we should do it again tomorrow.

Aren't his glasses soooo cute!

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Excerpts from a Dog's Diary

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

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Excerpts from a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...

Already or Only?

Little A is 5 months old today, and my brain cannot figure out if it should think in terms of "Already five months old?" or "Only five months old?"

The little weasel wiggled his way into my heart, into our lives, and nestled in it, as if he's always been there. I guess he knew he always belonged.

Before he was born, and especially when I knew it was another boy, I thought to myself that he was an unlucky one. I wondered to myself(maybe like many mothers out there) how possible is it that he will get the same love, affection, attention, that inexplicable feeling I have when I look at D. I honestly could not find any place in my heart for more, yes, I admit it, love! I thought, and the key word here is "thought" that my heart was full, to the rim.

What I didn't realize that, the reason I thought it was full, was because there was this "love capsule" that was in my heart... and it was sealed. And when A was born, the same Milli-second he came to this world, God unsealed it, and all that love poured out... and it is still flowing.

Five months ago, A came into my life, and I knew he's the one I wanted all along. He is the only one who can belong. He is the piece of the puzzle we never knew was missing.

Salsa Babies

 

Every Thursday, little A and I go to a Salsa Babies class. The video here shows what we do. This is not OUR class, but very similar... same "teacher".
(For some reason, sound for this one does not work when you watch it through my blog. You can click on YouTube on the lower right corner to watch with sound)

Swimming in Toronto

As we are getting ready for our trip to Greece (64 more days to go!!) D is taking swimming lessons. What's the point of being surrounded by beautiful blue beaches if you can't fully enjoy it!

The video attached is from his 3rd lesson. In order to really realize how much of an achievement what he is doing is, you need to first understand this: If you were to go swim with him in the "deep end" you usually would have the imprint of his fingers on your neck for at least a week afterwards!!

10 more lessons to go!